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Netsuke of Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden netsuke of two figures. The two figures are sitting on their haunches, facing each other. The figure on the left has its head tilted back, mouth open and eyes closed. The figure on the right has its eyes open and mouth slightly open, looking at the other figure. The figure on the right has its left arm around the other figure's back and its right hand on the other's arm. The figure on the left has its right hand on the other's arm and left hand on the other's back. There is a hole between the two figures. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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